Director Nursing Perioperative and Procedural Services

CommonSpirit Health • Carmichael, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission. One Community. One Mission. One California.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Director Nursing Perioperative Services at Mercy San Juan Medical Center you will be responsible for surgical service departments including OR, Pre-op, PACU, GI, and SPD, as well as procedural service departments including Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Lab. Many surgical specialties are supported, including cardiac, vascular, thoracic, neuro, ortho, GYN, bariatrics, urological, gastroenterology, as well as general surgery. We have 11 Operating Rooms, inluding 1 CVOR, and utilize the latest technologies and equipment such as the daVinci robotic system. On average we perform 650 surgical cases each month. You will direct the operations, work with Sr. Leadership on strategy and key initiatives, and work with your front-line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in very fast paced environments. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care. We are looking for an experienced director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing inpatient Perioperative services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience.
• Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience required.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing inpatient Perioperative services.
• Competent and confident.
• Excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups.
• Committed to social justice, health equity.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surgical service departments including OR, Pre-op, PACU, GI, and SPD.
• Responsible for procedural service departments including Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Lab.
• Direct the operations of surgical and procedural service departments.
• Work with Sr. Leadership on strategy and key initiatives.
• Work with front-line leaders to ensure high standards of patient care in fast-paced environments.
• Advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies.
• Communicate the organization’s goals to the staff.
• Improve patient experience and deliver exceptional quality care.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus program.
• Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
• Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
• Flexible Time Away program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director